Abstract
 Using ArcGIS to Create Semantic Information for Modeling and Simulation Track: Defense and Intelligence Author(s): Thomas Stanzione This paper describes work MAK is performing for the US Army Soldier System Center to generate semantic terrain information, for the Infantry Warrior Simulation (IWARS), a constructive simulation being developed for analysis of infantry tactics and equipment. Current combat simulations use polygonal representations of the terrain, augmented with vector data, for modeling vehicle movement, targeting, and navigation, and basic terrain reasoning such as line-of-sight analysis. Additional "semantic information" is required for higher-level reasoning - especially for modeling of human behaviors within a combat environment. Semantic information goes beyond the physical characteristics that most terrain databases provide, to include relationships between terrain features and how they can be used in the performance of specific combat missions. MÄK is integrating multiple geoprocessing tools to create semantic features for mobility, cover, and concealment. These features can be used by combat models to change movement behaviors or in planning algorithms. Thomas Stanzione MAK Technologies 68 Moulton Street Cambridge , MA 02138 US Phone: 617-876-8085 E-mail: tstanzione@mak.com |
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